Social Justice and Social Policy in Scotland

Paper $46.95ISBN: 9781847427021
Published
August 2012
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Cloth $99.00ISBN: 9781847427038
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July 2012
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A critical engagement with the state of social policy a decade after Scotland’s devolution in the UK, this book focuses on the successive Scottish administration’s key vision of greater social justice as it pertains to the analysis of its social policy. Arguing that such analysis must be located in wider debates about social justice, it shows how the devolution process has affected the making, implementation, and impact of Scotland’s social programs. Looking at a range of topics, including income inequality, work and welfare, criminal justice, housing, education, and health, the contributors to this volume offer a comprehensive look at the ways administrative vision has been translated—or not—into effective policy.

1. Devolution, social justice and social policy: the Scottish context Gerry Mooney and Gill Scott2. Between autonomy and dependency: state and nation in devolved Scotland Alex Law3. Income and wealth inequalities in Scotland since 1997 Carlo Morelli and Paul Seaman4. From social inclusion to solidarity: anti-poverty strategies under devolution Stephen Sinclair and John H. McKendrick5. Regeneration policy and equalities issues Gill Scott6. Migration, 'race' equality and discrimination: a question of social justice Philomena de Lima7. Health policy and health inequalities Lynne Poole8. The coming of age of Scottish social services? Sue Dumbleton and Mo McPhail9. Education policy and social justice Margaret Arnott and Jenny Ozga10. Policies for young people in contemporary Scotland: a 'lost generation'? Eddy Adams11. Criminal justice, social inequalities and social justice Hazel Croall12. Working Scotland Christine Bertram and Sharon Wright13. Social housing and homelessness policies: reconciling social justice and social mix Kim McKee and Danny Phillips14. Environmental justice: a question of social justice? Eurig Scandrett15. Conclusion: towards a new phase of devolution? Gill Scott and Gerry Mooney

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International Review of Scottish Studies

“[A] bold and considered treatment . . . of controversial subjects. . . . This book provides rigorous analysis of progress made so far towards the stated aims of social justice and social policy in Scotland.”

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